Ingredients 1 1/2 c. crushed pecans, 1/2 stk. butter melted, 1/2 c. lt. brown sugar Mix well with fork, with repeated wet hands press down in cheesecake pan and up sides to 1/2 from top. try to keep relatively same and not thick around edges. Bake @ 350* for 8-10 min. with 1/2 c water in pie pan. Meanwhile: in large bowl: 2 cream cheese room temp. 2 neuchatel cheese room temp....
Ingredients 4-6 cups chicken broth (I like to use Kitchen Basics) 2 15 ounce cans of cannelli beans (or any white bean),drained and rinsed 6 garlic cloves,3 minced, 3 smashed (for bean pot) 1 teaspoon rosemary fresh or dried 1 bay leaf 2-3 tablespoons of olive oil 1 medium onion, diced 2 medium carrots, diced 3 celery stalks, diced 1 fennel bulb (no stalks) diced 1 generous teaspoon of vegetable or chicken concentrate (Better Than Broth or bouillon cube)...
Ingredients 2 tablespoons olive oil 12 ounces hot Italian sausage, cut into small chunks 12 cipollini or pearl onions, peeled 1 1/2 cups canned crushed tomatoes 3 cups homemade chicken stock or low-sodium canned chicken broth, skimmed of fat 1 handful of herbs, such as rosemary, thyme, or oregano 1 large (2 pounds) butternut squash, peeled, seeded, cut into 1-inch chunks 3 carrots, cut into 1/2-inch pieces 3 parsnips, cut into 2-inch-long sticks...
Ingredients 1 large egg white 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil 4 flour tortillas (8-inch) 1/2 cup finely chopped scallions 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro 4 teaspoons vegetable oil Soy Dipping Sauce for Scallion Pancakes Preparation In a small bowl, whisk together egg white and sesame oil; brush over one side of each flour tortillas. In a small bowl, mix together scallions and cilantro. Divide mixture between 2 tortillas; spread in an even layer, leaving a 1-inch border....
Ingredients 4 slices bacon 16 sea scallops 16 cubes (1 1/2") fresh pineapple 2 fresh jalapenos 1/4 C extra virgin olive oil 2 tbsp fresh lime juice 1 tbsp honey 1/2 C chopped cilantro 1/2 C chopped flat-leaf parsley 2 lg scallion greens, chopped 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 8 oz rice noodles 1 lime, cut into 4 wedges Preparation 1.Cook bacon in medium skillet over medium heat, turning, until cooked but not crisp, about 3 minutes....
Ingredients 14 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature 1 1/4 cups dark-brown sugar 1 large egg 2 tablespoons nonfat dry milk 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for shaping 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup finely chopped pecans Preparation Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or a nonstick baking mat; set aside. In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream together butter and sugar....
Ingredients 1 pound unsalted butter 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup powdered sugar, rounded 3 cups plain, unbleached flour, rounded 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Preparation 1.Allow butter to soften for 1 hour at room temperature; cream butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla with mixer, using the blade intended for cake batters, at medium speed. Gradually add flour until all is mixed thoroughly. Mix well for an additional two minutes. (This process requires a powerful mixer, such as Kitchen Aid or Viking, as an ordinary mixer’s motor might be damaged; otherwise, it must be done more laboriously with a wooden spoon....
Ingredients 1 cup flour 1/2 tsp salt 1 1/2 tsp baking powder Preparation mix
Ingredients 4 fresh tomatillos, husked, rinced and diced 1/3 cup jicama, diced 1 1/2 TBL red bell pepper diced 1 1/2 TBL yellow bell pepper, diced 1/2 mango, peeled and diced 1 serano chili, seeded and finely diced 1/3 cup peanut oil 2 TBL extra virgin olive oil 2 TBL red wine vinegar 1 1/2 TBL balsamic vinegar 1 TBL fresh lime juice 1 TBL fresh lemon juice 1 small garlic clove, minced...
Ingredients 2 tbsp olive oil Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 lb minced lean lamb 1 large onion, finely grated 1 large carrot, finely grated 2 cloves garlic 1-2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce 1 tbsp tomato puree Handful of thyme sprigs, leaves picked 1 sprig of rosemary, needles chopped 1 cup red wine 1 1/4 cup chicken stock 2 lbs potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks 1/4 cup butter...
Ingredients 1 package (16 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Ready to Bake!™ Sugar Cookie Dough (24 Count) Candy sprinkles Colored sugars Preparation Heat oven to 350°F. Using a variety of candy sprinkles and colored sugars, pour one type each into muffin pan cups. Dip cookie dough rounds in sprinkles or sugar before baking. On ungreased cookie sheet, place cookie dough rounds about 2 inches apart. Bake 12 to 16 minutes or until golden brown....
Ingredients 1 stick of butter 1 cup of long grained rice (NOT minute rice) 1 can of Campbell’s beef consomme 1 can of Campbell’s beef bouillon 1 small can of mushrooms Preparation Preheat oven to 350°. Saute rice in butter until browned. In a glass 2 quart casserole dish, combine soups and mushrooms. Add browned rice. Cover and bake at 350° for about 1 hour.
Ingredients 1 pound large shrimp, peeled, deveined, and tails left on 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 jalapeno chile, very finely chopped 2 cloves garlic, very finely chopped Zest of 1 lime plus lime wedges, for serving Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper 1 cup orange juice 1/4 cup tequila 1 shallot, finely chopped 1 tablespoon unsalted butter 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives Simple Supper: Lime-Cilantro Rice Preparation In a medium bowl, combine shrimp, oil, half the jalapeno, half the garlic, and zest; season with salt and pepper....
Ingredients 1 16 oz. bag dried lentils (about 2 1/2 cups) 2 cups vegetable broth 2 cups water 3 carrots, sliced or chopped 1 onion, chopped 2 cups cooked chickpeas (about 1 can) 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 Tbsp fresh grated ginger (1 tsp dried) 1/2 tsp cumin 1/2 tsp cinnamon 1/2 tsp paprika 1/2 tsp coriander 4 cups raw spinach leaves 1/2 cup raisins, pre-soaked to plump (or dried apricots or dates)...
Ingredients 2 cups store-bought salsa, plus more for serving* 2 tablespoons chili powder 2 tablespoons dried oregano 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder kosher salt 1 2 ½-pound boneless pork butt or shoulder, trimmed of excess fat 18 corn tortillas ½ cup fresh cilantro sprigs ¾ cup sour cream 1 lime, cut into wedges *this is really excellent with a spicy salsa verde, like cilantro-serrano Preparation In a 4- to 6-quart slow cooker, combine salsa, chili powder, oregano, cocoa, and 1 teaspoon salt....
Ingredients 3.5 lbs pork loin back ribs 1/4 c packed brown sugar 1/2 t pepper 2 cloves minced garlic 3 T liquid smoke 1 teaspoon salt 1 medium onion, thinly sliced 1/2 c cola Preparation Spray cooking spray on inside of 4-5 quart slow cooker. Remove membrane from ribs. Mix brown sugar, pepper, liquid smoke, garlic and salt and rub into ribs. Cut ribs into 4 inch sections. Layer in slow cooker and pour cola over them....
Ingredients 1 large pizza crust, baked & cooled. I found mine at Fresh market in the deli section; there is two per pack and bakes up in about 8 minutes. 5 tablespoons crème fraiche or plain yogurt 3 tablespoons horseradish cream 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice Pinch of salt 1 fillet smoked mackerel 3 tablespoons chopped chives Preparation In a medium-sized bowl, mix together the crème fraiche (or yogurt), horseradish cream, lemon juice and salt....
Ingredients 2 smoked pork chops 12 ounces of sauerkraut on tart apple, shredded 2 tsp. oil or pork fat 1/4 tsp. caraway seeds 1/4 tsp. white pepper (or black) 1 clove minced garlic 1/4 cup white wine vinegar 1/8 tsp. celery seed 1 to 1/2 tsp sugar Preparation Preheat your oven to 300F. In a dutch oven, heavy pot or deep saucepan quickly brown the chops in a small amount of oil or pork fat....
Ingredients 1 Tablespoon olive oil 12 medium shrimp, peeled and deveined 2 roasted red peppers, chopped into 1/2 inch pieces 1/4-1/2 teaspoon hot smoked paprika 1 clove garlic, chopped 1/4 cup white wine Preparation Warm olive oil over medium-high heat in a skillet. Add shrimp and cook on one side until bright pink and curled, about 3 minutes. Add peppers, paprika and garlic. Toss together for 2 minutes, until shrimp is almost done....
Ingredients Smoky Glazed Asparagus Serves 6 time total 45 mins 1/2 cup mayo 1/4 cup EVOO 3 tlbs fresh lemon juice 1 garlic clove, crushed 1 tlbs sweet smoked paprika 2 tsps kosher salt 1 tsps cumin seeds 1 pound of thick saparagus peeled. Preparation Light a grill. In a shallow dish, whisk the myonnaise with the oil, lemon juice, garlic, paprka, salt and cumin. Add the asparagus ad toss. Let Stand for 30 mins....
